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Chapter Four

At first I thought that I would wake up yet again in dark and cold cell, but I didn't. I open my eyes to a brighter room. The red carefully designed blanket lies over top of my body. The pain is still all around me. I slip my hand out and reach for my forehead to notice that a wet cloth is over my forehead. I guess the woman that found me was nicer than I thought. "Try not to move," a voice says, "You have a slight infection which is the cause of your fever. I would suggest that you don't move for awhile since your body must be sore."

I look over at her seeing that she wears white symbolizing the maidens of the thieves. "I asked my leader and she allowed me to nurse you back to health." I look over at the wall too ashamed to show my face anywhere. It took that to show me sympathy. I guess it shows that they didn't expect it to happen. But still...I'm afraid that he would come back and without anyone to stop him...I can't even stop him. "I know that you must feel scared or dirty. I felt the same when he came for me." I look over at her. "He does that to everyone."

I lick my lips feeling that they are dry. "How," I try to speak feeling my voice box sting. "How did you find me," I squeak out. It hurts to talk. It hurts to breathe...it basically hurts to do anything. The woman looks at me.

"He takes everyone there. Once I heard that he took you, I came there right away. I'm sorry...I was too late. By the way, my name is Mayiou. I want to help you get free of here. I sent you that letter. I'm sorry that it wasn't truthful," she finishes looking down at the ground. I feel bad that she is taking this so responsibly when it wasn't even her fault. I try to sit up but the pain is so excruciating. "Oh, please don't try to sit up. You were bleeding badly," she says with concern standing up and placing me gently back down.

"I'm sorry that I am a hassle," I try to speak normally but my voice is just too sore. She shouldn't have to do this. I should be able to take care of myself like all those other wounds I got so far on this journey. Mayiou takes the cloth off my head and places it in a bucket a water near the bed. She folds it and lies it back on my head. I feel hot and cold at the same time.

"You are not a bother," she says softly. "You are younger than my little sister. I can't imagine what I would do if this ever happened to her. I've been hiding her for several months. I'm going to run downstairs to get you some food. Don't move," she say sternly as I just have to smile. Trust me I'm not going to move. I nod to her as I bury my head in the pillow. I'm so tired that I just want to sleep. I was just about to fall asleep when I heard this noise. I know that noise. Navi's light comes into the room.

I just about jump out of the bed. "Navi," I barely get out so happy to see her. She floats over to me as I see her shocked face.

"Link, what happened to you?" she asks. I can't say it. It's too difficult.

"Please don't ask right now," I choke out trying to hold my tears back. "Just...please tell me that you got good news."

"I reached Princess Zelda and she is going to her father. Actually, she should be going to see him at the beginning of this day. Link, you look horrible. What did they do to you?"

"Truthfully, they didn't do anything to me. This wasn't their doing," I try to say. "Do you have anymore of that medicine? My voice hurts," I say as Navi sits down on the blanket. She hands me the small red potion that she cares as a spare as I take it in my hands and swallow it. Instantly, my throat starts to burn as I feel the soothing, massaging medicine interact with my throat. "Thank you," I finally say with my regular voice.

"The King of Hyrule will be setting up a meeting with the Leader of Gerudo Thieves in order to negotiate your release. It should be in a few days before you start hearing about it."

"Navi, I'm afraid that you staying here might get us into trouble. I want you to stay around the king and come back periodically to tell me what is happening. No one here is going to be informing me about anything that is going on about the negotiation. I think you should get out of here soon. Mayiou should be back soon," I say watching Navi giving me a face saying that she doesn't want to leave.

"I understand," she says floating back up in the air. "I'll be back every other day." I smile and nod as she flies out the window near the bed that I lay on. Just as Navi vanishes into the night, I hear footsteps before Mayiou comes back into the room.

"I hope you like soup. I figured you couldn't hold solid food down until your voice gets better." She helps me sit up as I try not to show the pain in my face as I move. Through all the struggle, I manage to sit up with her help.

"Thank you," I say more clearly. Basically the next few minutes consisted of eating with her spoon feeding me. Boy, I didn't think my arms hurt. She is being extra nice to me. She has her reasons that are a mystery to me. The soup didn't taste so bad. It's better than what I could find in the forest or the lake. Sometimes fish all the time makes other food taste ten times better.

"I got an update on what my lady wants from you. She wants you to stay here until your body fully recovers. I suggest that you get some rest tonight. I have another bed down the hall. If by any chance you need something," she starts setting a small bell down on the floor by my hand, "just ring that bell, and I'll hear it. Before I leave, do you need anything now." I shake my head and lie back down. Lying back down is easier than sitting up. Mayiou lies the covers down over me before leaving the room. I look out the window at the starry sky. At least I have something to watch tonight. I don't feel too tired. I curl up underneath the blanket finally letting the tears fall. Why did this have to happen?

Sorry about the short chapter but it was basically to start setting up the end. I'll try to update soon. Please review

Angel Dove